James Doherty

James Doherty born 17 December 1966 is an English actor Born in Guildford Surrey he was educated at Felsted School in Essex and was a member of the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain He trained at the Guildford School of Acting graduating in 1989 He is married to TV presenter Joanna Sinnott and together they have two children Jago 2006 Nell 2013 Doherty is best known for his appearances in TV comedy including roles in The Thick Of It Veep Rev Miranda The Windsors and the BAFTA winning Him Her The Wedding His work in feature films includes roles in Backbeat Veritys Summer Inbred Deviation London Road and the Oscar nominated In the Loop He has also appeared in West End musicals including roles in Les Misérables The Buddy Holly Story A Slice of Saturday Night and Marguerite Doherty played the role of Amos Hart in the West End production of Chicago at the Cambridge Theatre in 2011 opposite Christie Brinkley He later reprised this role when the show transferred to the Garrick Theatre playing opposite America Ferrera Doherty has appeared in London Road 50 Years on Stage and Beyond Caring at the National Theatre In January 2020 Doherty began playing the role of Claude in the multi awardwinning Come From Away at the Phoenix Theatre in London